STC Optics announced the rumored 6-stop ND clip filter
A few days ago I reported that STC Optics will introduce a new in-body ND filter. The STC ND64 IR-Cut clip filter is now officially announced. The price is $80.56, shipping will start in mid-April. Additional information:
Highlights:
- Mounting and removing the Clip-Filter is quick and easy.
- Enabling use of ND filters on ultra-wide angle lenses without filter threads
- Suitable for Nikon full frame DSLR
- The fixed 6-stop ND clip filter is for the ND64 light density, passing through only 1.56% of the light, enabling long exposure motion blur effect under strong daylight
- Also it can picture the vague dual image, the detail of the cloud in the sky and the peaceful reflection.
- STC ND64 filter also fix the problem of color cast and too-heavy/thick problem of traditional ND64 filter with the technology of light spectrum SLC (Simulative Linear Calibration).
- Using 1mm Germany Schott B270 optical glass and no-color cast coating to supply you a new experience of long-exposure photography.
Features:
- The material is A2 stainless steel which is virtually non-magnetic and less brittle at low temperatures. Specially designed Clip-shaped structure could be pressed firmly while attaching the lens on camera body.
- High-quality double-sided NANO Anti-smudge nano-coating provides excellent performance on waterproof and grease-proof capability
- 6 months original manufacturer warranty
Specifications:
| Compatible camera |
Nikon D4 / D4s / D800 / D800E / D810 / D750 / D600 / D610 |
| Transmission |
1.5% |
| Material |
1mm Schott® B270 Glass - 304 (A2) Stainless Steel |
| Weight |
9g |
| Water drop contact angle |
>110 degree |
| Multiple coating |
Both-sided, total 34 layers |
| Origin |
Taiwan |
| Passed |
RoHS 2.0 |
Compatible Nikon bodies:
- D4 / D4s
- D800 / D800E
- D810 / D810A
- D750
- D600
- D610
The Canon version is available here. STC Optics is also making a clip filter for Canon APS-C cameras. They already have a light pollution clip-on filter for DSLR cameras.
This is how you install the filter:
